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This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting animal welfare initiatives. Its mission focuses on providing unrestricted funding to various animal shelters and humane societies, reflecting a commitment to the protection and care of animals. The foundation primarily serves organizations involved in animal rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation efforts. Its funding activities are concentrated on recipients located in the Midwest, particularly in Indiana and Michigan.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established animal-welfare organizations (humane societies, shelters, zoological societies) operating in northwest Indiana or southwestern Michigan seeking unrestricted general operating support and with local reputation or existing relationships.
Good Fit
- • Located in northwest Indiana or southwestern Michigan (Laporte, Michigan City, Berrien/St. Joseph areas).
- • Mission focused on animal welfare, shelters, or wildlife/zoos.
- • Track record of stable operations and capacity to absorb large unrestricted grants.
- • Existing relationship, local endorsement, or prior connection to current grantees or trustees.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated across two neighboring states (Indiana and Michigan) with about 68% of 2024 dollars directed to Indiana; the footprint is regional rather than statewide or national.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds a small, consistent set of 4–5 independent animal-welfare organizations each year, with the same recipients recurring across the three observed years.
New Applicants
Filings and the default application record indicate the foundation funds only preselected (invited) organizations, and recent years show little-to-no entry of new recipients, so unsolicited new applicants appear unlikely to gain support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
